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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Shakertown (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Shakertown. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Shakertown is located in Mercer County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Mercer County: Anderson, Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Washington & Woodford.

Below are the counties that are near Shakertown. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Shakertown:

  • Mercer County     (The home county of Shakertown)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Braxton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Braxton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braxton
      • Braxton is located in Mercer County
    • Burgin
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Harrodsburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
      • Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,544 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrodsburg <2>
    • McAfee
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McAfee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAfee
      • McAfee is located in Mercer County
    • Jackson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Mercer County
    • Salvisa
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Vanarsdell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vanarsdell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanarsdell
      • Vanarsdell is located in Mercer County
    • Mayo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mayo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Mercer County
    • Nevada
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevada
      • Nevada is located in Mercer County
    • Dixville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixville
      • Dixville is located in Mercer County
    • Duncan
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duncan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Mercer County
    • Tablow
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tablow. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tablow
      • Tablow is located in Mercer County
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • McBrayer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McBrayer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBrayer
      • McBrayer is located in Anderson County
    • Tyrone
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Anderson County
    • Fox Creek
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Creek
      • Fox Creek is located in Anderson County
    • Lawrenceburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
      • Lawrenceburg is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceburg <2>
    • Ashbrook
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ashbrook. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashbrook
      • Ashbrook is located in Anderson County
    • Sinai
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sinai. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
      • Sinai is located in Anderson County
    • Anderson City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson City
      • Anderson City is located in Anderson County
    • Alton Station
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton Station
      • Alton Station is located in Anderson County
    • Birdie
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Birdie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdie
      • Birdie is located in Anderson County
    • Glensboro
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glensboro
      • Glensboro is located in Anderson County
    • Sparrow
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sparrow. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrow
      • Sparrow is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County
  • Boyle County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Faulconer
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Faulconer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulconer
      • Faulconer is located in Boyle County
    • Little Needmore
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Little Needmore. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Needmore
      • Little Needmore is located in Boyle County
    • Clifton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clifton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Boyle County
    • Danville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • West Danville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Danville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Danville
      • West Danville is located in Boyle County
    • Davis Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Davis Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Hill
      • Davis Hill is located in Boyle County
    • Hedgeville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hedgeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Boyle County
    • Atoka
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Atoka. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atoka
      • Atoka is located in Boyle County
    • Needmore
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Boyle County
    • Alum Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Alum Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alum Springs
      • Alum Springs is located in Boyle County
    • Junction City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Junction City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
      • Junction City is located in Boyle County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction City <2>
    • Perryville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Casey County
    • Butchertown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Butchertown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butchertown
      • Butchertown is located in Casey County
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Boonesboro
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonesboro
      • Boonesboro is located in Clark County
    • Ford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford
      • Ford is located in Clark County
    • Pine Grove
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pine Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Clark County
    • Wyandotte
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyandotte. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyandotte
      • Wyandotte is located in Clark County
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Spears
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spears. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spears
      • Spears is located in Fayette County
    • Elk Chester
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elk Chester. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Chester
      • Elk Chester is located in Fayette County
    • Colony
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony
      • Colony is located in Fayette County
    • Fairway
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway
      • Fairway is located in Fayette County
    • Lexington - Fayette
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington - Fayette
      • Lexington - Fayette is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324,735 people
    • Lexington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Yarnallton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yarnallton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yarnallton
      • Yarnallton is located in Fayette County
    • Bracktown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Cadentown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadentown
      • Cadentown is located in Fayette County
    • Athens
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Athens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Fayette County
    • Deep Springs
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Springs
      • Deep Springs is located in Fayette County
    • Spindletop Estates
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Farmdale
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmdale
      • Farmdale is located in Franklin County
    • Buttimer Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buttimer Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttimer Hill
      • Buttimer Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forks of Elkhorn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Elkhorn
      • Forks of Elkhorn is located in Franklin County
    • Frankfort
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Woodlake
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Franklin County
    • Benson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Benson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
      • Benson is located in Franklin County
  • Garrard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Bryantsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryantsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryantsville
      • Bryantsville is located in Garrard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryantsville <2>
    • Stone
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stone. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone
      • Stone is located in Garrard County
    • Lancaster
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
      • Lancaster is located in Garrard County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,840 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lancaster <2>
    • Hyattsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hyattsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattsville
      • Hyattsville is located in Garrard County
    • Nina
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nina
      • Nina is located in Garrard County
    • Lowell
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lowell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowell
      • Lowell is located in Garrard County
    • Paint Lick
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Cartersville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartersville
      • Cartersville is located in Garrard County
  • Harlan County
    • Rutherford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutherford
      • Rutherford is located in Harlan County
  • Jessamine County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • High Bridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
      • High Bridge is located in Jessamine County
    • Wilmore
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Troy
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Jessamine County
    • Hall
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall
      • Hall is located in Jessamine County
    • Jessamine
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessamine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessamine
      • Jessamine is located in Jessamine County
    • Hanly
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanly
      • Hanly is located in Jessamine County
    • Vineyard
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
      • Vineyard is located in Jessamine County
    • Little Hickman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Hickman
      • Little Hickman is located in Jessamine County
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dixon Town. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
    • Keene
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Nicholasville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Catnip ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Catnip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
      • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Hubble
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubble have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubble
      • Hubble is located in Lincoln County
    • Logantown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Logantown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logantown
      • Logantown is located in Lincoln County
    • Gilbert
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gilbert. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Lincoln County
    • Milledgeville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milledgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milledgeville
      • Milledgeville is located in Lincoln County
    • Stanford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Boneyville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boneyville
      • Boneyville is located in Lincoln County
    • Rowland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowland
      • Rowland is located in Lincoln County
    • Moreland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moreland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
      • Moreland is located in Lincoln County
    • Turnersville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Turnersville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turnersville
      • Turnersville is located in Lincoln County
    • Blue Lick
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blue Lick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Lick
      • Blue Lick is located in Lincoln County
    • Chicken Bristle
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chicken Bristle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chicken Bristle
      • Chicken Bristle is located in Lincoln County
    • Preachersville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Preachersville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preachersville
      • Preachersville is located in Lincoln County
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Edenton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edenton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenton
      • Edenton is located in Madison County
    • Cuzick
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cuzick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuzick
      • Cuzick is located in Madison County
    • Cottonburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cottonburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonburg
      • Cottonburg is located in Madison County
    • Valley View
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley View
      • Valley View is located in Madison County
    • Baldwin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baldwin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
      • Baldwin is located in Madison County
    • Ruthton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
      • Ruthton is located in Madison County
    • Stringtown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stringtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Madison County
    • Newby
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newby
      • Newby is located in Madison County
    • Million
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Million. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Million
      • Million is located in Madison County
    • Kirksville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirksville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirksville
      • Kirksville is located in Madison County
    • Round Hill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill
      • Round Hill is located in Madison County
    • Blue Grass
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Grass have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Grass
      • Blue Grass is located in Madison County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Gravel Switch
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Switch
      • Gravel Switch is located in Marion County
    • Poplar Corner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Poplar Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Corner
      • Poplar Corner is located in Marion County
    • Riley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riley
      • Riley is located in Marion County
    • Simstown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Simstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simstown
      • Simstown is located in Marion County
    • Penick
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Penick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penick
      • Penick is located in Marion County
  • Montgomery County
    • Hedgeville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hedgeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Montgomery County
      • Hedgeville has also been known as:
      • Hedges
  • Nelson County
    • Chaplin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaplin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaplin
      • Chaplin is located in Nelson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaplin <2>
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Zion Hill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Hill
      • Zion Hill is located in Scott County
    • Payne's Depot
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payne's Depot
      • Payne's Depot is located in Scott County
      • Payne's Depot has also been known as:
      • Paynes
    • Lancelot Estates
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancelot Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancelot Estates
      • Lancelot Estates is located in Scott County
    • Peak
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peak. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peak
      • Peak is located in Scott County
    • Herdon
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Herdon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herdon
      • Herdon is located in Scott County
    • White Sulphur
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Sulphur
      • White Sulphur is located in Scott County
    • Great Crossing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Crossing
      • Great Crossing is located in Scott County
    • Indian Hills
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Scott County
    • Clabber Bottom
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clabber Bottom have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clabber Bottom
      • Clabber Bottom is located in Scott County
    • New Zion
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Zion
      • New Zion is located in Scott County
    • Georgetown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 35,847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <2>
    • Sand Lick
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sand Lick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Lick
      • Sand Lick is located in Scott County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Harrisonville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Shelby County
    • Waddy
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <2>
  • Spencer County
    • Mount Eden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Eden
      • Mount Eden is located in Spencer County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Seaville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Seaville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaville
      • Seaville is located in Washington County
    • Jenkinsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jenkinsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkinsville
      • Jenkinsville is located in Washington County
    • Sharpsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sharpsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsville
      • Sharpsville is located in Washington County
    • Mackville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackville
      • Mackville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
    • Willisburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisburg
      • Willisburg is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 282 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisburg <2>
    • Tatham Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatham Springs
      • Tatham Springs is located in Washington County
    • Pulliam
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pulliam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulliam
      • Pulliam is located in Washington County
    • Thompsonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Thompsonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompsonville
      • Thompsonville is located in Washington County
    • Brush Grove
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brush Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Grove
      • Brush Grove is located in Washington County
    • Litsey
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Litsey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Litsey
      • Litsey is located in Washington County
    • Springfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,987 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <2>
    • Mooresville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mooresville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresville
      • Mooresville is located in Washington County
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.
    • Mundys Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mundys Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mundys Landing
      • Mundys Landing is located in Woodford County
    • Nonesuch
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nonesuch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonesuch
      • Nonesuch is located in Woodford County
    • Mortonsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mortonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mortonsville
      • Mortonsville is located in Woodford County
    • Pinckard
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinckard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinckard
      • Pinckard is located in Woodford County
    • Gaybourn
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaybourn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaybourn
      • Gaybourn is located in Woodford County
    • Hunter Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Town
      • Hunter Town is located in Woodford County
    • Milner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milner
      • Milner is located in Woodford County
    • Woodford Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodford Village
      • Woodford Village is located in Woodford County
    • Firmantown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Firmantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
    • Versailles
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Pisgah
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bonita. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Shakertown, see our County-by-County Page for Shakertown.

Cemeteries Near Shakertown ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Shakertown.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Shakertown covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.

  • Cog Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cog Hill Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Cog Hill Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • Weeping Willow Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weeping Willow Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Weeping Willow Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • Mundys Landing Road Cemetery (?)
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Burgin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Burgin Memorial Gardens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgin Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgin Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Robinson Road Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Road Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Proctor Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Proctor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Proctor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rhorer Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhorer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhorer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ebenezer Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Spring Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Sallee Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sallee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sallee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Corman Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (257 more) ...
    • Camp Nelson National Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Nelson National Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Nelson National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • New Providence Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Providence Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

While we didn't find Shakertown in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Shakertown.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Shakertown, with the one closest to Shakertown listed first.

  • High Bridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
    • High Bridge is located in Jessamine County
  • Braxton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Braxton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braxton
    • Braxton is located in Mercer County
  • Burgin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Wilmore
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Harrodsburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
    • Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,544 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrodsburg <2>
  • Buena Vista
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
    • Buena Vista is located in Garrard County
  • McAfee
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McAfee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAfee
    • McAfee is located in Mercer County
  • Nonesuch
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nonesuch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonesuch
    • Nonesuch is located in Woodford County
  • Jessamine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessamine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessamine
    • Jessamine is located in Jessamine County
  • Talmage
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talmage have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talmage
    • Talmage is located in Mercer County
  • Faulconer
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Faulconer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulconer
    • Faulconer is located in Boyle County
  • Bryantsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryantsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryantsville
    • Bryantsville is located in Garrard County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryantsville <2>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hanly
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanly
      • Hanly is located in Jessamine County
    • Little Hickman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Hickman
      • Little Hickman is located in Jessamine County
    • Salvisa
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Shakertown. See our List of 1890's Communities around Shakertown.

Newspapers Published in Shakertown ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 78 newspapers that have been published in the area around Shakertown.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Shakertown, there are papers which were published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Shakertown.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Shakertown:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shakertown. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Shakertown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Shakertown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shakertown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8190, Longitude: -84.7399       In this case, the coordinates for Shakertown have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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